Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Lithophyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A monopodial lithophyte or terrestrial, it has a clumping growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The leaves are dark green with light green tessellations and are oblong to lanceolate in shape. The leaf underside is covered with purple specks. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on a 1 to 2-flowered terminal inflorescence measuring 4 to 8 cm long. The flowers measure between 5 to 9 cm wide and consist of white sepals and petals covered with purple splotches. The flower lip is white with small purple spots. |
| Habitat | It is found growing in humus-filled cracks on limestone cliffs and islands at altitudes of 0 to 100 m. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Terrarium |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green, Patterned |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple, White, Patterned |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32138 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6544 |
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